<p>I ranked 5th in LD National Debate Championship.</p>
<p>How helpful is this for college apps? Or does it matter if I'm not first?</p>
<p>I’m black btw. Best performance by a black kid ever</p>
<p>That definitely looks awesome. Although first still does look better, 5th looks great, nonetheless. I have no idea what your other credentials are, but this will definitely bolster your application.</p>